(Photo courtesy of Issaquah Sammamish Food Project)

News

Issaquah Sammamish Food Project reaches million-dollar milestone

Program allows residents to donate to the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank from their front door.

Danny Bohm (right) and Jesse Brown (left) stand over the four award-winning WBC beers in the manufactory portion of the brewery. (Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

Business

Issaquah brewery wins big at 2024 World Beer Cup

Formula Brewing owners explain the stiff competition and their passion for great beer.

Trailhead Direct bus. Photo courtesy of King County

Life

Trailhead Direct bus service starts May 25, welcomes back Issaquah Alps and Mount Si routes

The service will run weekends and holidays through Sept. 15.

Jerry Riedinger. Photo courtesy of aerobaticscanada.org

News

Pilot found dead at crash site near Snoqualmie Pass

Issaquah resident Jerry Riedinger was declared missing Sunday night after failing to arrive at his destination.

Bachir Abba stands by some of his natural Morgan Cosmetics products. Courtesy photo

Business

Issaquah’s Morgan Cosmetics named Small Business Exporter of the Year

Skin and hair care company that started in Bachir Abba’s kitchen is now a thriving international success.

The updated Barnes & Noble, located in American Fork, Utah, brings an idea of what the Issaquah location will look like in style and size. (Photo courtesy of Barnes & Noble)

Business

Barnes & Noble makes its way back to Issaquah

This fall, the bookstore will welcome readers to its Issaquah location, showcasing a modernized look.

A screenshot of King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn speaking about a proposed amendment for the proposed $20 minimum wage ordinance. (Screenshot)

News

King County approves $20.29 minimum wage for unincorporated areas

Councilmember Reagan Dunn and more than a dozen business owners argued tips and health care expenses should be…

The executive board members at the e-waste drive. (Photo Courtesy of Redmond Coding Association)

News

Redmond students create free coding courses for kids

Redmond Coding Association also focuses on e-waste collection and will host a ‘hackathon’ this summer.

T20 World Cup trophy waits for fans to take photos. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Seattle Orcas, ‘America’s Favorite Cricket Team,’ builds local support

Event held at Bellevue Downtown Park can be catalyst for the world’s second most popular sport.

Wally Bobkiewicz stands in the front right position with three other National Public Service Award winners. (Photo courtesy of the city of Issaquah)

News

Issaquah city administrator honored with National Public Service Award

Wally Bobkiewicz oversees city services, including police, parks and community services, public works, community planning and development, economic…

Issaquah Farmers Market welcomes market goers to the first market of the season on May 4. (Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

News

Issaquah Farmers Market launches 2024 season | Photos

From May until September, the market will be open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Gov. Inslee announces the $45 million EV rebate program on April 23. Courtesy image

News

Governor announces rebate program for EV purchases

Washington is the first state to prioritize low-cost leases for electric vehicles.

Train heading north from the Downtown Bellevue Station will cross over I-405 to the Wilburton Station. (Cameron Sires/Sound Publishing)

News

Long-awaited Bellevue-to-Redmond light rail line opens for riders

What to know before you ride.

The shaded section represents the surplus property (City of Issaquah)

News

Council holds public hearing to address underutilized Issaquah facility

Proposal to declare the Northwest City Hall facility surplus property.

Sydney Ravenscraft pitches at Lindbergh High School for Sammamish. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Spring sports breakdown: KingCo League surprises and standings

Here’s a rundown of what has gone down at the 2A and 3A KingCo levels of team sport.

Kyle Burris takes to the mound against Sammamish at Bannerwood Park. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Lindbergh baseball falls to Sammamish 6-1

Eagles are loaded with underclassman as their eyes turn to the future.

(Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)

News

Eastside Earth Day events

As Earth Day approaches, numerous Eastside cities aim to celebrate, educate and foster a positive environmental impact through…

Food in a foam takeout container. Sound Publishing file photo

Northwest

Foam coolers, takeout containers will be banned in WA

The prohibition on the sale and distribution of these products will take effect June 1 under a law…

Chef Shiro Kashiba, seen in conversation with Jayendrina Singha Ray, opened the first traditional Tokyo-style sushi counter of the city at Maneki restaurant in the 1970s. (Courtesy photo)

Life

Eating Japan: Seattle’s historic encounter with Chef Shiro Kashiba

Shiro moved to Seattle at a time when the exoticism of Japanese cuisine had suddenly begun finding favorable…

Issaquah High School. (Photo courtesy by James Michael Thomas)

News

Schools navigate the new world of explicit AI-generated images

Deepfake photos at Issaquah High School prompt review of policies and procedures.